GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers returned home to Lambeau Field after suffering their first losses of the season on the road– to take on a division rival — the Detroit Lions.

Kickoff was set for noon Sunday, November 15th at Lambeau Field. A crowd of 78,526 watched this game at Lambeau Field — a new record.

Sunday’s game marked the Packers’ first home game in about a month.

The last time the Packers played at Lambeau Field this season, they were an undefeated football team. They will face a Detroit Lions team that’s 1-7 on the season — winning just one game vs. the Bears in October.

The Packers have dominated vs. Detroit — winning the last 24 straight games against the team in Wisconsin, according to Packers.com. This ranks #1 among NFL streaks at one team’s home.

On Saturday, Packers officials announced the following information regarding injured players:

“The safety of our fans, stadium personnel, and teams at all NFL games is our priority, and security at our games is robust. Our procedures have been certified and designated by the Department of Homeland Security since 2008 as effective anti-terrorism technology. All NFL clubs use mandatory metal detector screening and multiple layers of perimeter security external to the stadium to safeguard fans and the stadium from explosive threats.

Following the events in Paris on Friday, we are closely monitoring events and have been in communication with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, which have informed us that there are no known threats against NFL stadiums.

In addition to our standard procedures described above, there will be an increased security and law enforcement presence both inside and outside stadiums in the parking lots of our stadiums this weekend. We have been in contact with clubs hosting games to reinforce our standard procedures and the league’s best practices.

We strongly recommend that fans do not bring bags with them to the stadium. If it is essential to bring a bag, it must be in compliance with the clear bag policy which requires that it be made of clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12.” It is important that all fans comply with these requirements, and we appreciate their efforts to cooperate with these security measures.

The NFL and team security departments work closely with stadium operation personnel and federal, state, and local law enforcement to provide a safe experience for the more than 17 million fans who annually attend NFL games. The NFL and its teams continually evaluate and improve our comprehensive security plan.

Fans are asked to allow for additional time to enter the stadium and to enter at the gates printed on their tickets.”

Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field began with a “moment of reflection” for the victims of the Paris attacks and their families — and a “Salute to Service” for our military members.

Moment of reflection at Lambeau Field for victims of Paris attacks and their families

Moment of reflection at Lambeau Field for victims of Paris attacks and their families

The Lions won the toss and elected to defer their choice.

The Packers began their first possession of the game at their 17 yard line.

QB Aaron Rodgers completed four consecutive passes, leaving the Packers with a third-and-one at the Packers 48.

James Starks converted the third down with a run to midfield.

The first score of this game came courtesy of Packers K Mason Crosby — who kicked a 44-yard field goal the deflected off the right upright — but was ruled good.

The score was then Packers 3, Lions 0 — with about 10 minutes to play in the first quarter.

Mason Crosby 44-yard field goal brings score to Packers 3, Lions 0

The Packers defense started with a three-and-out — and the offense would then get back to work on its own 39 yard line.

With 6:24 to play in the quarter, the Packers began a drive at their 16 yard line.

As the second quarter began, it was another three-and-out for the Green Bay Packers defense — and the Packers offense would begin a drive at their own seven yard line.

This was the third three-and-out for the Packers in four possessions.

After the punt, Green Bay’s offense was backed up to its own 7, but WR Davante Adams made a one-handed catch on a slant to pick up one first down.

The Packers then overcame a sack of QB Aaron Rodgers with a nine-yard run by RB James Starks and a nine-yard scramble by Rodgers, on which he pointed for Starks to block the Lions safety, barely allowing him to get the first down.

Rodgers then hit WR Jared Abbrederis (for his first career catch) on the next third down for a 16-yard gain to move the chains again and get the Packers across midfield, but the drive stalled there.

Detroit moved out of the hole with a 13-yard pass to WR Calvin Johnson, as Packers CB Damarious Randall injured his groin on the play and left the game. Randall would return to the field before the first half came to an end.

Damarious Randall headed to locker room after going down on field in second quarter vs. Lions

The Lions then converted on fourth-and-short on their own 41 with a QB sneak by Matthew Stafford, and on the next snap, Packers DE Datone Jones was called for unnecessary roughness for a hit on Stafford after a handoff, moving the Lions across midfield for the first time in the game.

Measurement taken at fourth and short for Lions

Detroit’s drive stalled after a holding penalty — forcing the Lions to punt with 1:38 left in the half.

The Lions downed the punt at the Green Bay five-yard line.

The Packers went three-and-out and had to punt the ball back to the Lions, who took over on their own 47 with 45 seconds left.

Stafford hit Johnson for 19 yards to start the drive and then WR Golden Tate caught a three-yard pass to get the ball to the Green Bay 31.

A deep ball for Johnson in the end zone was incomplete on third down.

Lions K Matt Prater then took the field to attempt a 49-yard field goal, which was good.

As the fourth quarter began, Lions K Prater was good on a 51-yard field goal. The score was then Lions 12, Packers 3 with 13:10 left to play.

Lions Matt Prater with successful 51-yard FG in fourth quarter

The Lions scoring drive included five plays for 22 yards in 1:39.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers then hit Justin Perillo for 24 yards on third and 15 — and then Perillo again for five more yards.

Packers OT David Bakhtiari was slow to get up off the field — and Don Barclay came into the game to replace Bakhtiari at left tackle. The Packers said Bakhtiari has a knee injury — and his return was questionable.

David Bakhtiari suffers knee injury during Packers vs. Lions game

The Packers drive stalled on two incomplete passes to Adams — who was flagged for a personal foul.

Detroit would begin again on offense — at their own 20 yard line.

The Packers defense got a stop on third and one — and the Lions would be forced to punt the ball.

The Packers would start another drive at their own 22 yard line with 10 minutes to play in the fourth quarter.

Aaron Rodgers hit Randall Cobb off his back foot for 20 yards on third and 12.

Rodgers then hit Jared Abbrederis for 32 yards — down to the four yard line — and it was first and goal for the Packers.

And soon came a PACKERS TOUCHDOWN with a four-yard pass into the end zone to Richard Rodgers.

With the extra point, the score was Packers 10, Lions 12 with 5:55 left to play.

Aaron Rodgers celebrates TD late in fourth quarter vs. Lions

At the two-minute warning from Lambeau Field, the Lions were at second and goal from the four yard line.

A Lions touchdown (a four-yard pass from Stafford to Kellen Moore made this an eight-point game.

The extra point was unsuccessful for the Lions. Praters kick was wide left — so the score was then Lions 18, Packers 10 with 1:57 left in the game.

The Lions scoring drive included nine plays for 80 yards in 3:58.

As the Packers took over the ball, James Starks fumbled, and the Lions recovered the ball.

The play was reviewed, and the call was changed. It was ruled that Starks was down by contact — and the Packers would get the ball at their own 31 yard line with 1:45 left on the clock.

The Packers called their second timeout with :51 left in the game.

It would be third and one from the Detroit 29 yard line for the Packers.

The Packers were able to convert with another pass from Aaron Rodgers to Richard Rodgers for a first down at the 23 yard line.

A roughing the passer call on Detroit made it first down for Green Bay on the Detroit 11 yard line.

Then came a Packers TOUCHDOWN — with a pass from Aaron Rodgers to Justin Perillo for 11 yards.

The Packers then took their final timeout.

The Packers went for a two-point conversion, but a pass from Aaron Rodgers to Adams was no good.

With just :32 left in the game — Packers Damarious Randall recovered an onside kick. The score was Lions 18, Packers 16.

Aaron Rodgers then threw to Adams for 12 yards. It was second down for the Packers on the Detroit 17 yard line.

Soon, Packers K Mason Crosby would come onto the field to attempt a 52-yard field goal. That field goal was blocked, and was NO GOOD. The Detroit Lions would win this game.

The final score: Lions 18, Packers 16.

Mason Crosby’s final FG attempt blocked, Lions win vs. Packers 18-16

A dejected Coach McCarthy following another tough Packers loss

Lions Head Coach Jim Caldwell celebrates after win over Packers at Lambeau Field

“A disappointing, tough, hard-fought loss here. Always hurts to lose at Lambeau. Division games are always tough to win. The defense played well — and gave our offense opportunities. There definitely was pressure in the passing game and the run defense looked solid,” Coach McCarthy said.

“It’s disappointing to lose at home. We haven’t done that in awhile. We’ll look at the film and make corrections tomorrow. I’m never worried about the confidence level of this team,” Packers QB Aaron Rodgers said.

18 comments

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buck

yeah go to rebuilding and you will whine more! ground game was nill starks looked lost, should have went to more screens ad slants if wr were not getting separation,learn about the game before you look like an idiot!!!

buck

what the hell lambeau are you talking about? it is all new , now you sound more of an idiot! why do other teams come to lambeau when they are looking to build their stadiums, i doubt it is to build a dump!!

NOBODYSHOULDRIDEFORFREE

EBG

With exception of Perillo (who?) and Randall, the Packers are broken. Rogers and Company season ended today, no way they’ll beat MN. Crosby’s choke and Adams continued drops were the coup de grace. Can’t believe with the season on the line, Rodgers threw to Adams, not Cobb, not Jones, not Rodgers, not Perillo again, but the donkey on the field Adams. Glad I don’t have season tickets…Pack doesn’t care if they are hard broke, and McCarthy doesn’t see anything wrong, bodes ill for their future.

buck

does anyone remember 2010, when we lost to chad pennington? and what the outcome was for that season, mc carthy should start calling plays due to the fact clements play calling gets them into too many 3rd and longs

We had defense and a balanced offense that year, now its all about Rodgers arm and perhaps we should replace the 3-4 defense with 4-3. Dom Capers should have been fired 3 years ago. I remember 2010 as well as last year, 2011, 2012…. This team is not that good.

buck

Scott

I don’t know who their pass protection blocking technique coach is, but if you notice the offensive lines heels are turned in their not squaring up to block with the shoulders and they are taking a three to four step drop to pass block. While Aaron takes a normal six step drop. They’re in his lap already. The receiver core group are not fighting to the ball, they do their route and are satisfied with it. These are all mental sharpness break downs. This is the difference that Jordy Nelson did provide for Aaron he would fight back to the ball for the QB and get to an open field. Just not seeing for any receiver who would like to have a break out year.

Mark Joseph Kemen

Facts from an old timer: Olivia Nunn is a distraction, sapping focus and energy. Any more injuries and the team is toast. Play calling is pathetic. As Lombardi would say, “what the he’ll is going on out there?”